the argument

– A value that a function or a method uses to perform operations or calculations. The type of argument is specific to the function or method. Common arguments include numbers, text, cell references, and names.
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Related Definitions for "argument":

a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning2

a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable2

(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program2

a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie2

the editor added the argument to the poem2

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true2

it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true2

a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal2

the argument over foreign aid goes on and on2

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement2

they were involved in a violent argument2

A value that a function or a method uses to perform operations or calculations. The type of argument is specific to the function or method. Common arguments include numbers, text, cell references, and names.1